The High School Learning Support Specialist supports students with diverse learning needs by providing individualized instruction and targeted interventions. Through comprehensive assessments, personalized support, and collaboration with the Student Support Team (SST), teachers, and families, the Learning Support Specialist fosters an inclusive learning environment where all students can achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES and ATTRIBUTES

1. Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.

2. Certification in Learning Support, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, or other related field

3. At least five years of experience working as a Learning Support Specialist with children in an educational setting, ideally with adolescent populations

4. Demonstrated expertise in conducting assessments and designing interventions for learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia

5. Familiarity with a range of intervention programs and instructional strategies for students with learning differences

6. Experience working in a co-teaching model within an inclusive classroom setting

7. Proficiency in developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)

8. Ability to monitor and measure student progress using data-driven decision-making to inform adjustments in support plans and interventions

9. Strong understanding of behavioral intervention and social-emotional support approaches in collaboration with the SST

10. Experience with assistive technology and digital tools for learning support is advantageous

11. Experience delivering professional development for teachers and parent education sessions

12. Commitment to working within a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

13. International school experience preferred

14. Commitment to maintaining cultural competency, with experience working in diverse school communities

15. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents

16. Strong organizational and communication skills for conducting meetings and consultations

17. Willingness to engage in student advisory and pastoral programs.

18. Experience in leading extracurricular activities such as drama, sports, clubs, or music is advantageous.

19. Clear commitment to Child Protection, safety, service learning, and environmental stewardship

About Jakarta Intercultural School

We create, teach, and learn together across three garden-like campuses with leading-edge facilities that support independent inquiry, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative study. We play sports, put on drama productions, paint, sculpt, engineer, and create. Our students are able to explore and grow in a safe environment and are encouraged to follow their passions to be as successful as they can be. The JIS community is global and stretches well beyond the school. As we always say, Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon!

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